Hotel Director of Sales - Homewood Suites by Hilton, Southington

Homewood Suites by Hilton

Southington, CT

Position Details
We are currently seeking a Director of Sales who possesses exceptional skills for the following sample of responsibilities:

• Leads and directs the development and execution of strategic sales and marketing plans and initiatives to maximize hotel service and profitability
• Meets weekly and monthly sales goals
• Road warrior 2 days a week to find and close on new business
• Understands and closes on extended stay business
• Interacts with clients, directs solicitation efforts, and secures business
• Act and look the part by being clever, professional, and setting a positive example
• Assist in the preparation of annual sales and marketing plans to accurately forecast budgets and achieve required operating results.
• Assist and execute plans and asset management initiatives, including working with senior leadership to maintain or improve property's market leadership position
• Demonstrate brand citizenship by maintaining compliance with all required brand standards, behaviors, hallmarks and license agreement mandates
• Know your guests by being thoughtful, adaptable, and building connections for them
• Make time to interact with guests, solicit feedback and build relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Advancement Opportunities throughout our organization - We promote from within!
• Competitive Salaries
• Within 30 days
  • Cigna Medical Plan
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance w/supplemental Life available
• 401(k) available after only 90 days
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Ongoing development
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Flexible schedules
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Stability and growth
• Fun, Energetic Work Environment
• Direct Deposit and/or Pay Card
• ...And Our AMAZING Briad Hotels Culture!!

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2 years Hotel Director of Sales, Sales Manager, or direct hotel sales experience is REQUIRED
• Hilton brand experience strongly preferred
• Understands extended stay tiers
• Proactive approach to prospecting for new business as well as account penetration and saturation
• Superb organizational and follow up skills
• Computer Skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook a must
• Professional appearance and conduct

About us. The Briad Group® is rapidly expanding to serve many hospitality needs. Our robust portfolio consists of Wendy's franchise locations, Marriott and Hilton brand hotels, unique rooftop lounges atop our most innovative hotels, and an outdoor lifestyle shopping center.

Our mission. Create positive lifelong emotional connections with our teammates and our guests.

Our formula for success includes building strong leadership teams. The Briad Group® takes pride in training, developing and promoting what it considers the hospitality industry's most talented employees.

Apply today to become a part of the Briad Family!!

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer - All applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on sex, marital status, race, color, age, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, military reserve membership, ancestry, religion, height, weight, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap or the presence of disabilities.